Cybersecurity Should Continue to be Priority for DHS Secretary Nominee

Kirstjen’s cybersecurity expertise will be very valuable in her new role and it will help assure cybersecurity will remain a top priority for the Department.

Cybersecurity Should Continue to be Priority for DHS Secretary Nominee

Share This

Cybersecurity Should Continue to be Priority for DHS Secretary Nominee

WASHINGTON – The Financial Services Roundtable (FSR) today welcomed President Trump’s nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen to be the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and calls upon her and policymakers to continue to make cybersecurity a priority that is crucial to safeguarding America and the financial industry.

“Kirstjen’s cybersecurity expertise will be very valuable in her new role and it will help assure cybersecurity will remain a top priority for the Department,” said FSR CEO Tim Pawlenty. “The financial industry looks forward to continuing our efforts with the Administration to help keep the American people, our financial system and economy safe from cyber threats and other threats to our country.”

“Cyber is one of the greatest threats to the economy and today’s nomination further shows cybersecurity remains a priority for the Administration,” said Chris Feeney, President of BITS, FSR’s cybersecurity and technology policy division.

Cybersecurity is a top priority for FSR member firms and the financial industry has a long history of significant investment and collaboration with government partners to protect critical infrastructure.

###

About The Author

The Financial Services Roundtable represents the largest integrated financial services companies providing banking, insurance, payment and investment products and services to the American consumer. Member companies participate through the Chief Executive Officer and other senior executives nominated by the CEO. FSR member companies provide fuel for America’s economic engine, accounting for $92.7 trillion in managed assets, $1.2 trillion in revenue, and 2.3 million jobs.

The vote represents an important step toward improving the regulatory system to meet the needs of American businesses and consumers.

“This industry provides vitally important services to nearly every American – every day. Affordable access to financial services is key to growing the American economy and fueling the American dream.” -Tim Pawlenty, FSR CEO

Financial Services Roundtable is the leading advocacy organization for America’s financial services industry. For updates, sign up below ↓